Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner & more inducted

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jack Black and Ozzy Osbourne speak onstage at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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New Edition has officially won the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, garnering over one million votes in a competitive ballot. The R&B pioneers finished ahead of a star-studded field, with Phil Collins, P!NK, Shakira, and Luther Vandross rounding out the top five. In total, more than 9.4 million votes were cast by fans worldwide during this year's induction cycle.

The top seven finishers—which also include INXS and Sade—will now form a collective "fan ballot" that will be tallied alongside the votes of the international voting body, consisting of over 1,200 artists, historians, and industry professionals. While winning the fan vote provides significant momentum, it does not guarantee induction. Other notable finishers on the ballot included Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, and The Black Crowes. The official Class of 2026 inductees will be revealed live on American Idol this coming Monday, April 13.

FAN VOTE FINAL TALLY

1. New Edition: 1,022,683 votes
2. Phil Collins: 900,825 votes
3. P!NK: 852,581 votes
4. Shakira: 738,034 votes
5. Luther Vandross: 732,747 votes
6. INXS: 645,021 votes
7. Sade: 622,997 votes
8. Wu-Tang Clan: 610,083 votes
9. Billy Idol: 601,061 votes
10. Mariah Carey: 503,549 votes
11. Lauryn Hill: 472,708 votes
12. Iron Maiden: 395,281 votes
13. Melissa Etheridge: 387,393 votes
14. The Black Crowes: 277,769 votes
15. Oasis: 259,942 votes
16. Joy Division + New Order: 229,862 votes
17. Jeff Buckley: 171,146 votes

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#NewEdition #PhilCollins #Pink #Shakira #RockAndRollHallOfFame

Sharon Osbourne has placed her Los Angeles residence on the market for $17 million. Located in the exclusive Hancock Park neighborhood, the 1920s estate was originally purchased by Sharon and her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, in 2015 for approximately $11.6 million. While the couple previously attempted to sell the property in 2022, they ultimately pulled it from the market to focus on Ozzy’s health challenges.

The 1929-designed mansion by architect A.K. Kellogg is a gated property featuring six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Meticulously restored, the estate boasts high-end amenities including a chef’s kitchen, a wood-paneled library, a lower-level screening room, and a swimming pool with hand-laid mosaic tile. The listing follows Sharon’s previous public interest in returning to her native England, marking a significant transition for the family’s longtime California presence.

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#SharonOsbourne #OzzyOsbourne #HancockPark #LosAngeles #BlackSabbath

Howard Jones is bringing an '80s-inspired celebration to North America this summer with his newly announced "Things Can Only Get Better" tour. The 21-date run, which Jones personally curated, will feature full sets from fellow UK legends Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English. Hosted by SiriusXM's Richard Blade, the tour is envisioned as the first of an annual event aimed at bringing positivity and "banging pop anthems" to fans across the continent.

The tour kicks off on July 19 in Napa, California, and will hit major venues including the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, ACL Live in Austin, and Jones Beach Theater on Long Island before concluding in North York, Ontario, on August 23. Fans can expect a setlist packed with genre-defining hits like "What Is Love," "Dance Hall Days," "Save It For Later," and "I Melt With You." Jones expressed excitement about the lineup, noting his dream of curating a tour with his favorite bands to offer a "message of hope" and joy to audiences of all ages.

#HowardJones #WangChung #TheEnglishBeat #ModernEnglish #ThingsCanOnlyGetBetterTour

The Mars Volta have announced a brief US tour for September 2026, promising a setlist that covers their entire career. Unlike their more focused runs in recent years, the upcoming outing will see the experimental rock act performing songs from across their extensive discography. The tour is set to kick off on September 8 in Ventura, California, and will include a homecoming show in El Paso, Texas, before concluding on September 20 at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Mars Volta Tour Dates:
09/08 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
09/09 – Tucson, AZ @ LA Rosa
09/10 – El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
09/12 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome ^
09/15 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
09/16 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
09/17 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
09/18 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE
09/20 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival

#TheMarsVolta #USTour2026 #ProgRock #CedricBixlerZavala #OmarRodriguezLopez

Kanye West has now been barred from entering the United Kingdom after his visa request was officially denied by the Home Office. A spokesperson for the department confirmed to the BBC that the decision was made because West’s presence "would not be conducive to the public good." The ruling effectively cancels his scheduled performance as the headliner for all three days of this summer’s Wireless Festival in London.
The denial follows intense pressure from UK officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, as well as Jewish community leaders. The opposition stemmed from West's history of antisemitic rhetoric, which includes selling swastika-emblazoned merchandise and releasing a track titled "Heil Hitler" in 2025. Despite a public apology published in The Wall Street Journal earlier this year and promoter Melvin Benn’s recent call for "forgiveness," the British government has opted to prevent the rapper from taking the stage at Finsbury Park.

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#KanyeWest #WirelessFestival #UKHomeOffice #London #RockNews

Billy Idol has announced the next leg of his global tour, titled "It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!" Produced by Live Nation, the summer run of arenas and amphitheaters will kick off on August 7 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The tour also includes a week-long residency at Las Vegas' Fontainebleau titled "Hot In The City: Las Vegas," running from August 28 through September 5.

The tour announcement follows the success of Idol's first full-length album of new music in over a decade, Dream Into It, which debuted at No. 7 on the U.S. Top Albums Chart. The record features contributions from longtime collaborator Steve Stevens, as well as guest appearances by Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart. Fans can also catch the new feature-length documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, currently streaming on Hulu. Tickets for the new tour dates go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 10, at noon local time.

#BillyIdol #SteveStevens #ItsANiceDayToTourAgain #DreamIntoIt #LasVegasResidency

Chad Gray has opened up about the emotional weight of rehearsing Hellyeah material for his upcoming "30 Years Of Madness" solo tour. In a new interview with The David Ellefson Show, Gray admitted that revisiting the songs has been "really weird," as he hasn't touched the tracks in the seven years since the passing of legendary drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. Gray described the process as a "big ball of emotions," particularly remembering the moments spent penning and recording the songs with his late bandmate.

The decision to launch his first-ever solo shows came after Mudvayne management suggested taking 2026 off from touring. Gray, who described himself as a "worker bee," refused to sit at home, opting instead to celebrate his 30-year career across 12 albums. The solo tour, which kicks off April 24 in Las Vegas, will feature a backing band including Hellyeah guitarist Christian Brady and Mudvayne touring guitarist Marcus Raffety. For Gray, the shows are about maintaining Vinnie Paul’s legacy and serving Hellyeah fans who have been without the music since the band became inactive in 2020.

#ChadGray #Hellyeah #Mudvayne #VinniePaul #30YearsOfMadness

Sleep Token has reached a major chart milestone, as their hit single "Caramel" officially marks one full year on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The track, which has become a staple of rock radio and streaming playlists since its debut, has maintained its position for 52 consecutive weeks, underscoring the enduring appeal of the anonymous collective led by the enigmatic Vessel.

The achievement follows a historic run for the band, whose blend of atmospheric metal, pop sensibilities, and soul has redefined the boundaries of the genre. "Caramel" has remained a fan favorite throughout their extensive 2025 and 2026 touring cycles, frequently serving as a highlight of their ritualistic live performances. As the band continues to dominate the digital landscape, this year-long residency on the Billboard charts cements Sleep Token as one of the most significant forces in modern heavy music.

#SleepToken #Caramel #Billboard #HotHardRockSongs #Vessel

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